Research for Osteopathic Physicians

[Drmo0ose]

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While doing research on the field of Osteopathic Medicine I came across this article by the AOA: http://www.jaoa.org/content/113/9/654.full

The article encompasses a plan to promote and incorporate research in the Osteopathic Medical profession, for students and doctors. It includes a plan to start granting many DO schools funding for research infrastructure and start-up labs.


Personally, I'm a non-trad applicant with a strong background in Clinical and Translational research applying to DO schools. In my PS I wrote that I " also hope to continue performing clinical and translational research and study novel treatments to help battle health issues." I think that evidence based medicine has a clear and prominent future in Osteopathic medicine.

Do you think there a rightful place for research in DO schools or do you think this was a dagger to my application?

 

[Starry]

Rightful place. You're fine. 🙂

 

[DrEnderW]

I discussed my research experiences at length in all my DO interviews. Interestingly, I actually had longer research discussions in my DO interviews than MD ones, but that is likely just coincidence. Research experience will always be valuable in the medical field. I've conducted prior research, and will be conducting future research, at neighboring allo schools, but there's no reason not to take advantage of opportunities at your home institution. I think research can be a great way to stand out, assuming all of your board scores and other credentials are up to par for whatever specialty your applying to. Of course, it's also a great way to really dive into a specialty and learn more about a subject of interest. I think this is what makes research so valuable.